2401.20.85.30/Quota-Entered Maryland Stripped Tobacco/Japan

Quota-Entered Maryland Stripped Tobacco from Japan

Maryland tobacco leaves stripped of stems and threshed for cleanliness, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quantitative restrictions from countries like Thailand (7,000 MT limit). Fits precisely under 2401.20.85.30 as 'other' threshed Maryland type. Suitable for export blending operations.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Pre-validate quota availability via USTR portal; avoid FTZ withdrawals counting as consumption

• Label packages with type/Maryland designation; inspect for threshing uniformity on entry